Gheorghe Fodoreanu proposes joint holiday vouchers for Romania and the Republic of Moldova, which would ensure the integration of the tourism and economic potential of the two countries.
Fodoreanu was the vice-president of the Federation of Romanian Tourism Employers (FPTR) and the president of the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT).
At the same time, he hopes that the decision regarding holiday vouchers will be implemented by the Romanian Government over a long period of time, of at least 5 years.
“Integrating the concept of holiday vouchers between the two sister countries, Romania and the Republic of Moldova, could have two stages. First, the holiday vouchers issued in our country should be valid for settlement in the Republic of Moldova as well. In the second stage, the Republic of Moldova would also introduce this concept of holiday vouchers, so in this case, we would be talking about a slightly longer journey. I believe that through a permanent dialogue between the relevant ministries of the two countries, this concept could be implemented quickly. Such an alliance and joint decision would contribute significantly to the development of economic relations between our countries.”
According to him, the tourism flow between the two countries has developed significantly over the last ten years.
According to Fodoreanu, the use of holiday vouchers in the Republic of Moldova would increase the base of accommodation structures within the program and would also lead to an increase in the number of Moldovan tourists coming to our country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective of the joint holiday voucher proposal?The objective is to integrate the tourism and economic potential of Romania and the Republic of Moldova by allowing vouchers to be used across both countries.
Who is the initiator of this proposal?The proposal was put forward by Gheorghe Fodoreanu, a former leader of major Romanian tourism associations like FPTR and ANAT.
How would the implementation process work?It is envisioned in two stages: first, making Romanian vouchers valid in Moldova, and second, Moldova introducing its own voucher system to create a reciprocal flow.